Are you passionate about developing meaningful connections with clients? Do you have a strong work ethic and the drive to exceed expectations? Are you confident in your interpersonal abilities and enjoy meeting new people? If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are currently in search of a highly motivated and talented Business Development Manager to join our successful team. Your role will be to identify, develop, and secure new business, while bringing forward fresh ideas that will expand our current business operations.
The ideal candidate must be creative, confident, and proactive in exploring new opportunities. They must also possess an outgoing personality, as well as being an excellent listener in order to uncover any client challenges by asking the right questions and demonstrating empathy.
If you are enthusiastic and have the skills necessary to create meaningful conversations, then we would love to hear from you!
Does this sound like the perfect opportunity for you? If so, here is a brief overview of what the role entails:
- Identifying and qualifying business opportunities.
- Cultivating leads to secure new business with UK prospects in key markets.
- Liaising with internal project management team to prepare proposals.
- Representing the Company at networking events, conferences, exhibitions and trade shows.
- Developing relationships with new clients to understand their on-going requirements and grow accounts.
- Full training will be given however there are a few essential qualities you will need to perform this role successfully.
You are…
- Enthusiastic, persuasive, personable and engaging.
- Creative thinker with the ability to troubleshoot issues quickly and effectively.
- Great communicator and presenter with the ability to engage and influence at all level.
- Well-organised and analytical thinker with an ability to work well under pressure.
- Project management pro, understanding how to deliver what you promise.
- Resilient and able to handle knockbacks with positivity.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
To be invited to an interview you will also need to have these skills, qualifications and experience:
- A minimum of 2 years of business development experience selling outsourced services.
- Bilingual in Portuguese and English (UK preferably)
- Proficient at using LinkedIn and social platforms for business development and sales.
- Excellent telephone manner, communication and presentation skills.
- Adaptable, self-motivated, reliable and results-oriented
- Ability to work independently, but in close relationship with Marketing and Sales Team.
- Detail-oriented, responsible and conscientious.
Able to take lead, direct and function as a member of a team. If you have what it takes, we’re offering the right candidate:
Training and professional development, we invest in our people.
Great career progression.
People-centric, friendly and supportive culture.
Does this sound like you?
Then let’s tell you a little more about us.
For the past 20 years, Upwords has been helping organisations connect with a global audience. We’re a tight-knit team who are passionate not only about languages but delivering high-quality translations and fantastic customer experience. At Upwords we promise a workday that will never be dull, friendly teammates – you might even pick up a new language along the way.
Check out our Website or LinkedIn profile know more about Upwords.
If you want to join our team as a Business Development Manager, please apply, together with a cover letter that explains why you’re ideally suited for the role.
